July 9, 2019 archive

Taller wind turbines in Oklahoma?

A new  government study suggests the push for taller wind turbines might not be so rapid in Oklahoma and other strong wind farm states. The study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory of the U.S. Energy Department found that most wind-rich regions of the country generally show an economic preference for the lowest considered tower …

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Hunter among AGs who support FCC rules banning robocalls

Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter’s throwing his support to FCC chairman Ajit Pai’s proposed new rules banning those illegal robocalls.  Pai unveiled his proposed ban this week against malicious caller ID spoofing of text messages and international calls. The Chairman’s proposal follows a bipartisan statement from more than 40 state attorneys general including Hunter for …

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Energy Education conference underway

The 2019 National Energy Conference for Educators is underway this week in Galveston, Texas. Sponsored by the National Energy Education Development project, the conference focuses on such topics as the science of energy, forms of energy to energy sources, electricity generation, nuclear energy and understanding carbon and climate change. Tours will include visits to the …

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Record crude oil production in Oklahoma and U.S. in April

. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Petroleum Supply Monthly U.S. crude oil production and lease condensate reached another milestone in April 2019, totaling 12.2 million barrels per day (b/d), according to EIA’s latest Petroleum Supply Monthly. April 2019 marks the first time that monthly U.S. crude oil production levels surpassed 12 million b/d, and this milestone comes less …

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More severe weather help is announced for Oklahomans

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance  as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred from May 7, 2019 to June 9, 2019. Under Presidential Disaster Declaration (FEMA-4438-DR ) issued on June 1, 2019 and amended on June 11, 2019, workers who lost their jobs and …

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DEQ announces funding opportunities for Solid Waste Management

Local governments can submit an application to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for funds aimed at solid waste improvements. The Oklahoma Solid Waste Management Act (Act) affords DEQ resources that can help local governments with things such as cleaning up illegal dumps, hiring environmental enforcement officers, and developing centers to manage bulky waste. The Act created a system …

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Science Museum Oklahoma to celebrate 50th anniversary of man on the moon

With the 50th anniversary of the U.S. putting a man on the moon, one Oklahoma City museum plans to be a part of the celebration. Science Museum Oklahoma is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing and Oklahoma’s connections to the space program this summer with special exhibits, an exclusive show in the Kirkpatrick …

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Former oil and gas investment company founder named new Secretary of Oklahoma Land Commission

The new acting Secretary of the Oklahoma Land Office is A. Brandt Vawter, a former oil and gas investment company. Gov. Kevin Stitt made the announcement this week. “I am pleased with the Commission’s selection of Mr. Vawter as the acting-Secretary of the Land Office,” said Gov. Stitt. “Vawter’s rich history in the energy sector and knowledge …

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SEC filing made by NGL Energy Partners

A week after Brian P. Boland joined the board of directors at Tulsa-based NGL Energy Partners LPL, a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission showed his membership. Boland joined the board as a result of NGL’s $892.5 million acquisition of Mesquite Disposals Unlimited, LLC. The closing was made July 2, thus creating what the …

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Legislator makes another attack on Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry

In his latest editorial released from the State House, Chickasha Democratic Rep. David Perryman has unleashed another attack on Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry. In an editorial entitled “Put a Bow on It,” Perryman focused on the state’s mental health funding and education, saying the state government put Oklahomans in a bind. “Allowing the oil …

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